You will need to use pliers to pull off the socket, wire strippers to remove the wires and then unscrew the other two pieces.

(I'm sure had I found a pendant kit with a smaller socket I could have skipped this step and simply changed out the globe with the glass insulator.But a lighting kit with a small socket could not be found in my small town.)

So you will have these two pieces left....

Thread the wires through the hole you cut

and attach the socket

There are instructions on the back of the

socket packaging.

I used an LED energy efficient long life bulb

There is also tons of helpful video's on the internet about how to wire a socket.

Ready to install.....

This pendant kit comes with assembly and installation instructions.

Remember you can also turn a CAN light fixture into a pendant light with a $10 converter kit.

Here's another single mini pendant kit you can purchase. I have seen these priced $10-$20 in White, Nickel and Black finishes.

Don't have a place to hang a pendant???

Then you could pick up on one of these

clip on socket cord sets for around $5 at your home improvement store and make a lamp!

Thanks so much for the tutorial, especially the prices {so I know what to expect to spend}! I came across a couple of these at an antique store the other day, but didn't buy them because I didn't know what to do with them, hope they're still there! P.S. I'm your newest follower!

These are so adorable and thrifty! The best combination. Thank you for linking up to Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence! We hope you'll be back to visit us again soon. By the way. love you new blog design!

This is a great tutorial, especially the wiring part. I love these lights.

Powdered glass is EXTREMELY hazardous to breath so be sure to use water when drilling--just spread a little on so the glass dust will stay in place, or better yet make a little moat to fit the drill bit down into and fill it with a little water. Make the moat out of poster tack stuff. Stick it on the glass really good and put some water in. This will be better for your drill bit too--it won't wear out like it will if you drill dry. The moat will work well on something the shape of the insulator. I just learned how to make the moat in a class I took last week.

This is so cool. I love these insulators. I had a bucnh in my garage when I bought my house. I didn't know what they were until my grandpa told me. I had a bunch of the clear and blue ones. I took and made lanterns out of mine and hung them around my deck and some in my house to hold tea lights. I might have to try this.

My Dad worked for the railroad for 45 years and when I was a kid I would go with him when he got called out at night or on weekends to fix something. He'd climb the electrical poles, sometimes in the middle of a storm. He'd occasionally bring home insulators so they very much have sentimental value to me. We are building a beach house and I've got 4 insulators that I'm going to make into lights following your directions. I've ordered the 1/2" drill bit. It's now $18.99 + $6. shipping. I've got a friend with a drill press and will start by drilling the holes. If that works, I'll go buy the light fixtures, although I can't find the exact ones you used, I've found some that I think will work. I'll post again with a progress report. Thanks for the guidance!

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I just ran across your tutorial when looking for a how-to. I have seen these insulators on old poles out in western Kansas for years where my mother-in-law lives and today we went on a hunt for reachable ones. I have enough to make light fixtures for myself now. I can't wait! Great tutorial!(And if I wanted to sell additional for the crazy prices I see online, I know where to get an excellent supply, just sitting on poles in beautiful condition.)

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